Water Leak in 2002 Polaris Virage 700

Hi..I am new to forum and in search of advice. I have a 2002 Polaris Virage 700 with only 30 hours. I have water leaking in the rear shaft seal. The cover seams to have come off a bit and the O ring is "loose." Can I just tighten the hose and clamp? Or is this a result of perhaps a better problem? Thanks

Excellent. Thanks for the reply. I will check it out. Didn't mention that I sucked up a tow rope prior to leak showing up. Was able to cut the rope out without removing anything. Could that have caused the leak? Thanks

Excellent. Thanks for the reply. I will check it out. Didn't mention that I sucked up a tow rope prior to leak showing up. Was able to cut the rope out without removing anything. Could that have caused the leak? Thanks

if you sucked up enough rope to stall the engine then yes.. same thing happened to me. now check for vibration from your prop shaft in case you bent it and while the pump is off check pump bearings etc...